""We had some good days," the Morton manager says. "We thought at times she was turning a corner, and so did the staff. But, in the end, her little lungs just couldn't get enough energy to keep her going. "Myself and Lauren were there when she took her last breath. "It was really tough. But I find it easier to talk about it rather than saying nothing and letting it build up and maybe exploding down the line.""
"An issue with the placenta resulted in Remi being born 14 weeks early. She weighed one pound four ounces. "Week 20, week 21 we just went for a routine check-up as every family does," Imrie recalls. "They were very quiet. They were taking her measurements then said they would be back in a minute. "You get that sense when three or four other doctors, nurses and midwives come through the door to look at the screen."
Airdrieonians host Partick Thistle at the Excelsior Stadium on Friday 7 November at 19:45 GMT with live coverage on BBC Scotland, iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app. Morton manager Dougie Imrie and partner Lauren lost their daughter Remi, born 14 weeks premature due to a placental issue; Remi weighed one pound four ounces and died after 20 days in neonatal care. Imrie recalls the machines, the quiet ultrasound when multiple clinicians gathered, and the emotional rollercoaster parents endure. He and Lauren were present when Remi took her last breath, and Imrie prefers talking about the loss to prevent suppressed grief. Scottish football rallied in support and Imrie hopes sharing his experience may help other families facing similar loss.
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